The document outlines various counseling goals identified by Gibson and Mitchell in 2003, which are grouped into development goals, preventive goals, enhancement goals, remedial goals, exploratory goals, reinforcement goals, cognitive goals, physiological goals, psychological goals, and insight acquisition goals. It also discusses the needs for counseling in areas like student development, course/career choices, and vocational development. Some benefits of counseling mentioned include improved communication skills, self-esteem, emotion management skills, and stress management. The scope of counseling discussed includes individual, marital, pre-marital, and family counseling for issues like relationships, anxiety, depression, abuse recovery, and work/school issues. Finally, it outlines the scope of practice for licensed